| Rose of Sharon | |
| Althea | |
| Hibiscus |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color: rrlwe /hnditbeetrape e up ulc |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Depth to plant seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Flies |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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